96 per cent of security experts in Germany see a growing threat situation, more than in previous years. 4 per cent believe that the threat situation has remained unchanged, and those surveyed do not see the situation easing. These are the findings of the eco IT Security Survey 2024, which surveyed 226 security experts.

This study examines the effects of digital transformation in the areas of Industrial, Urban and Rural on resource efficiency and CO₂ emissions. The focus is on the application of innovative technologies based on digital infrastructure. The study forecasts CO₂ emissions for Germany in 2050.

DMARC collects data generated during the delivery of email, processes it to create reports and sends these reports to specific recipients. This expert opinion examines the question of whether and under what conditions the collection, processing, sending and receipt of such reports is legally permissible.

The Internet industry is entering a digital decade of superlatives: The study "The Internet industry in Germany 2020-2025" forecasts revenue growth of 75 percent for the Internet industry in Germany.

Due to the marked gender imbalance in the IT industry, this paper was released on the occasion of Girls' Day 2022. The paper is founded not just on research studies, but also on insights from 15 role models, and sets out recommendations for companies, policymakers & educators.

Across Europe, CO2 emissions from data centres will fall by 30 percent by 2030. These are the findings of a study commissioned by the eco Association for the Alliance for the Strengthening of Digital Infrastructures in Germany and conducted by the Borderstep Institute with the support of the Vodafone Institute.

Without data centres, no societal or economic sector could today guarantee the provision of essential services. In the past few years, data centres have come under greater political and public scrutiny due to their unquestionably high energy consumption and growth.

Electronic services based on a secure, single, digital identity are a core element of the future. This is the conclusion of the joint study by eco Association and techconsult. The results indicate great potential for the future use of digital identities, both for digital business models and e-government services, but also highlight existing obstacles concerning legal issues and technical implementation.
 

The eco – Association of the Internet Industry and Arthur D. Little present the latest figures on the market development of the Internet industry. The 2023 update of the eco Index Monitor provides forecasts on macroeconomic trends as well as on growth and development prospects of different market segments and sectors.

The Smart City market is booming: The study by the eco Association and the management consultancy Arthur D. Little forecasts an average annual growth in Germany of over 17 percent. This corresponds to an increase in revenues of over 46 billion Euro within five years. Market drivers, trends and challenges for a total of nine segments of the German Smart City market are described in detail.

93 per cent of participants state that the Internet security threat situation is growing or growing strongly. 71 per cent of companies train and sensitise employees on cybersecurity and have contingency plans in place for cybercrime incidents. As eco emphasises, cybersecurity is a matter for the management and should be taken into account in all corporate areas.

Which best practices can already be tapped into to identify technological development potential and political recommendations for action for the data centres of the future? To find answers, you can download Part 2 of the study "Data Centres in Europe - Opportunities for Sustainable Digital Digitalisation".

The study shows how German cities are using the Internet of Things to solve the challenges of progressive urbanisation. Based on the analysis of numerous international case studies, the study identified five critical success factors for successfully developing a city into a Smart City and positioning it as a company.

To support companies in their efforts to access the world’s greatest untapped pool of talent, the eco Association has published a study and guide “Women in Tech Across the Globe: A Good Practice Guide for Companies”.

A white paper from the eco Association – Women in Tech in Germany: Status Quo, Strategies, Best Practices & Success Factors.